upGrad in Talks to Acquire Unacademy at Nearly 90% Valuation Cut
Edtech major upGrad is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire rival Unacademy at a nearly 90% discount to its 2021 peak valuation, in what could be one of the largest Indian edtech consolidations.
Key Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Deal size | $3.4 billion |
| Valuation | $3.4 billion |
| Sector | Upgrad |
| Coverage | Startup News |
upGrad, one of India's largest higher-education and upskilling platforms, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire rival Unacademy at a steep ~90% discount to its 2021 peak valuation of $3.4 billion.
Deal Snapshot
Strategic Rationale
Why It Matters
The Indian edtech sector is in the middle of a sharp consolidation cycle as private market valuations re-rate to public market multiples. A upGrad–Unacademy combination would create a clear category leader and could trigger a fresh wave of M&A across edtech.
Reported by Ananya Raghavan. Spotted an error in this story? Request a correction or email corrections@startupory.com. See our editorial policy.
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